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3.4
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
65.7%
Recommend this course
201 out of 237 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.0
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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3.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
57.6%
Recommend this course
19 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6856 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.1

This is a well-conceived, challenging, yet playable course, with a good reputation among local golfers.

Water comes into play on quite a few holes. The fairways are relatively wide, but it will help to play your shot carefully. A few bunkers lurk in the fairways, ready to create trouble. There are also some greens that require well-placed shots over water from uneven lies. Overall, this is a well thought out, fun and thoroughly worthwhile course.

Peter Tufts, (the gentleman who designed the course), was the godson of Donald Ross and the Ross influence is obvious throughout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Golf Season Year round
Architect Peter Tufts (1976) Michael Gleason

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Fishing, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2014 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2014 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2014 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #12)
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Reviews

3.4
237 Reviews (237)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value!

Good layout with very good fairways and greens. Course has done better job of growing fairways in than more expensive courses in the Pinehurst area. Greens (miniverde) putt well. Course has elevation changes and presents some challenges. Course is in significantly better condition than Talamore or Legacy and the green fees today were only $35. Fun course. Along with Pine Needles, this course was my favorite on a recent visit and is a much better economical choice than most other courses in the area. Pace of play could have been better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A Fun Day

Playing on a Sunday afternoon, I was not sure what to expect but the course was wide open. The fairways, tee boxes, and greens were in great shape ... much better than anywhere else I've played recently. There are plenty of elevation changes and fairway bunkers that seemed to be right where I didn't like them to be ... :-)

I enjoyed the day thoroughly and would go back here again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, challenging greens.

Fairways were nice, greens were very small, which made the course somewhat challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great experience

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course - members played ridiculously slow!

Absolutely loved the course, but having a group on members, including a 5-some playing right in front of us, playing terribly slow made it a challenging round. I would most likely return, but would encourage the staff and starter to ensure pace of play is moving along.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
5683ed98-a349-5ef8-b240-5a8822d8e363
Commented on 07/05/2014

Thanks for playing the course yesterday. We apologize about the pace of play you experienced and we do try to follow the "while we're young" method at SLCC. Please plan a return trip on my nickel and see if we have made improvements in this area on your next visit. Call 910-673-4653 x5 and ask for Mike, I'll look forward to speaking with you. Thanks :)

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

My son and I had a great time. Course was in great shape. Greens were very nice. Unfortunately not everyone repaired their ball marks.We will definitely play this one again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great Value for the Money

This is my favorite course in the entire Pinehurst area. Being a local, I have played them all. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The course is tough, but fair with great fairways and fast, smooth greens. It is always in great condition no matter what the weather. Pace of play is good and fair. There are several water hazards, but well marked. There are several elevation changes which create challenges. Best finishing hole in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course

The course was in great shape. Fairways were firm and the greens were in good shape also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best kept secret in the Pinehurst area

I have played here several times since first discovering it in the Fall of 2013. The course has always been in tremendous shape. The greens are as smooth and true as you will find and are way faster than average which I love. The course is absolutely beautiful with a number of tee shots and views that make you just pause to appreciate them. My only knock would be that the half way house is almost never open. However, I have called and the club has been happy to run me out a few beers and snacks which brings me to the point that the staff is as friendly as I have ever seen. They all seem to genuinely love beig around the game and doing whatever they can to make your experience better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

The course conditions were great. It was an excellent value and I would not hesitate to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

VERY NICE GOLF COURSE

A lot of golf enjoying when you play this course. The only down is lack of refreshments cart and after hole number 9 no chance to reach any type of clubhouse for drinks or food. The course is wonderful to play from black or blue marks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Favorite course!

This is a favorite course of mine whenever I'm visiting the area. I enjoy the layout, the variety of holes, the beautiful scenery, and the immaculate condition the course is always kept in. It' said great bargain, too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice challenge

Very nice round of golf with very hot conditions but plenty of shade to park cart under. Good challenge with water carries

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Best Value Course In Area

We arrived after leaving the US Open in the
late afternoon. Chris (head pro) was extremely
accommodating as I found out on the phone on
a prior day. The entire staff was very friendly and
inviting. Course conditions were the best I've seen
this year. Fantastic bent grass greens. Were very few players on the course. Good layout, fun and challenging. Each fairway is right in front of you,
as were the greens, and several well placed bunkers.
A must play when in the Pinehurst area !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pinehurst Gem

Found the course while attending US Open, booked two threesomes and when we arrived were told that our 4 junior players...ages 12-17 were comped!

This included the cart fees!

The course was is very good condition with Bentgrass greens...very playable for all levels and one heck of a buy!

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice course for a great price!

I took my two sons there after the Monday practice round off the US Open. We had a great time. THe course was in very good shape, fun and challenging. THe price was great annd the staff very accomidating. Well worth the stop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Great course for the price, greens were in great shape. The staff were super friendly, a great track to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Serene

Great value. Course is in great condition. Fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Staff was extremely friendly, and the course was in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

Simply put, this course is amazing. There are some very interesting hole layouts and the course conditions themselves were outstanding. The staff was very friendly and the greens were in great shape. The greens were not quite as fast as I was lead to believe, but definitely not slow at all. We had a wonderful time and will definitely come back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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